Athom, the company behind the popular Smart Home platform Homey, has released a new update to its powerful system. The update adds Homey Energy, a new overview of energy consumption and generation for your home.What are the bulk consumers in your home? The dishwasher? The cheap kettle? Or the fridge? With Homey Energy you have real-time insight into how much energy your devices consume and how much you generate at any time of the day. Transparent and well-arranged, so that you can quickly identify those energy guzzlers in no time.Real-time insightHomey now shows a live … [Read more...]
Member Press Releases
Read the latest announcements from member companies of the Z-Wave Alliance...
Qubino launches the new and improved Flush On/Off Thermostat 2
QUBINO, a world-class leader in innovative cutting-edge smart home solutions, manufactured under auspices of GOAP, is launching a new and improved version of Flush On/Off Thermostat 2. The new thermostat features SmartStart – fast and easy set-up, it can be used with all types of heating systems (water heating, underfloor heating, IR panels, etc.) and can measure their power consumption. What are the main advantages this improved innovation brings to the highly competitive smart home market?It enables you to remotely control ANY heating systemWhether you have underfloor … [Read more...]
Are you attending CEATEC 2019 in Japan?
After showcasing at IFA in Germany and CEDIA in the US. Aeotec is heading to Japan in October!From 15 through 18 October 2019, Aeotec will be exhibiting key devices from our automation portfolio including recent and the very first 700 series Z-Wave devices to offer Gen7, S2, and SmartStart technologies.If you missed Aeotec at IFA or CEDIA, and should you find your way to Chiba in October, come and discover our latest devices at CEATEC 2019. Aeotec will be found at Booth# D041-01 as part of the Z-Wave Pavilion. If you’d like to meet with our team, … [Read more...]
Intellithings Announces RoomMe Integration API and Drivers for Control4, Elan, RTI, and URC by Chowmain Software
RoomMe is a new smart home sensor capable of identifying the specific people in a room to enable personalized automation scenes for smart home systems.Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2019 – Booth 1743 – September 11, 2019 -- 9 a.m. MT , 2019 Intellithings™, the Israeli startup developing technology solutions that advance connected devices to deliver personalized experiences, expands accessibility for RoomMe through integration with four major professional smart home brands at CEDIA Expo 2019. Intellithings created an open RoomMe API to invite developers and residential technology … [Read more...]
Aeotec are first to successfully certify 700 series Z-Wave products.
Another milestone for Aeotec.We were the first to bring Gen5 devices to market, and we’ve released the largest and most-trusted range of quality 500 series Z-Wave devices available anywhere. And now we’re doing it all again with the start of September seeing 2 new devices from Aeotec pass Z-Wave certification.What makes these 2 devices so special? They’re the first devices from any maker to be successfully engineered and certified using the all new 700 series Z-Wave platform. And they’re the first devices in Aeotec’s forthcoming Gen7 range.Range Extender 7 and Recessed Door Sensor … [Read more...]
Qubino showcases the smallest wireless dimmer in the world at CEDIA Expo 2019
Denver, USA – Z-Wave alliance Booth #1743 – September 12-14, 2019– Qubino, a renowned brand of cutting-edge smart home solutions, manufactured under auspices of GOAP, is launching a revolutionary dimmer - the smallest of its kind, at this year's CEDIA Expo. Once again Qubino has proved to be a world-class innovator. The company is confident their innovations will be accepted with excitement by their innovation-seeking and demanding customers as well as business partners from more than 65 countries.»We are excited about the premiere presentation of the smallest wireless dimmer in the world. … [Read more...]
Alfred International makes significant inroads in Smart Home Security Markets
Denver (September 9th2019)Alfred International Inc. (Alfred) offers Smart Lock solutions for homeowners and renters in apartments, single family homes and multi Family residential applications.ALFREDs goal in launching its series of Smart Locks was to achieve –” The perfect blending of Security, Convenience and Design! Easily installed on any standard door and capable of integrating with Smart Home and Security Control Systems.”This is an exceptional new and innovative line of smart home products, where beautiful esthetics meet feature rich engineering.Since launching … [Read more...]
Aeotec’s first German-engineered sensor is now shipping
It’s all new. It’s all intelligent. It’s our first 3-in-1 door sensor. It’s Door / Window Sensor 7.It was the first German-engineered device Aeotec announced and it’s now here. After a soft-launch in May 2019, Door / Window Sensor 7 is now shipping across the EU and the US. The second security sensor from Aeotec to be encrypted with Z-Wave S2 technology, it’s the first to offer SmartStart, the simplest installation method for IoT devices.44% smaller than the previous generation and offering a 50% faster response time, this successor to Aeotec’s Door / … [Read more...]
RoomMe Personal Location Sensor is Now Shipping, Adds New DIY Smart Home Integrations
HomeKit, Wink, and Sensibo are now fully compatible with RoomMe.Tel Aviv, Israel– September 3, 2019 –Intellithings™, the Israeli startup developing technology solutions that advance connected devices, announces the award-winning RoomMe Personal Location Sensor (PLS) is shipping. Featuring new compatibility with popular smart home systems, including HomeKit, Wink, and Sensibo, which control hundreds of Z-Wave and Zigbee devices, these new integrations join a robust list of RoomMe-compatible devices, including Philips Hue, LIFX, Ecobee, Sonos, and Bose. Created to make … [Read more...]
Ezlo Innovation Launches the Atom, the Smallest, Most Affordable Smart Home Hub On the Market
Newest member of the Vera product family delivers smart home controlat an industry-changing priceCLIFTON, NEW JERSEY – September 4, 2019 – Ezlo Innovation, a global leader in the development of smart solutions for homes and businesses, today announced the Atom — the newest addition to its Vera product line. Packed with power and easy to use, the Atom plugs directly into any USB power adapter and enables users to control Z-Wave and Wi-Fi devices via the intuitive Vera mobile app. “We want to broaden the consumer base for home automation,” said Mark Samuel, CEO of Ezlo Innovation. “The … [Read more...]